7.1
Site audits were carried out by ET on weekly basis to monitor the timely
implementation of proper environmental management practices and mitigation
measures in the Contract site. The
summaries of site audits are attached in Appendix
M.
7.2
Site audits were conducted on 3rd, 10th, 17th
and 24th April 2018 by ET after the commencement of construction
works for the Contract. A joint site audit with the representative with IEC, SOR,
the Contractor and the ET was carried out on 24th April 2018. The
details of observations during site audit can refer to Table 7.1.
7.3
According to EP condition 4.7 and EM&A Manual, periodic monitoring
(every three months) of construction works shall be conducted to ensure the
avoidance of any impacts on Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site. Access to
Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological site for works areas and storage of
construction equipment is not allowed. The 18th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 27th March 2018 and next inspection
will be conducted in June 2018.
7.4
According to the EIA Study Report, Environmental Permit and the EM&A
Manual, the mitigation measures detailed in the documents are recommended to be
implemented during the construction phase. An updated summary of the EMIS is
provided in Appendix N.
7.5
Regular marine travel route for marine vessels were implemented properly
in accordance with the submitted plan and relevant records were kept properly.
7.6
Acoustic decoupling measures for the stationary equipment (generators,
winch generators and air compressors) mounted on boards were adopted according
to EP Condition 3.7 and EM&A Manual, Section 10.2.18.
7.7
Dolphin exclusion zone and dolphin watching plan according to EM&A
Manual, Section 10.2.12 and EP Condition 3.5 was implemented by DCVJV’s trained
dolphin watcher.
7.8
Spill kits and booms are ready on site for the event of accidental
spillage of oil or other hazardous chemicals from construction activities
including vessels operating for the Contract.
7.9
During site inspections in the reporting month, no non-conformance was
identified. The observations and recommendations made during the audit sessions
are summarized in Table 7.1.
Table
7.1 Observations
and Recommendations of Site Audit
|
Parameters |
Date |
Observations
and Recommendations |
Follow-up |
|
Water Quality |
10/04/2018 |
To properly deploy the silt curtain at P68. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 April 2018. |
|
17/04/2018 |
Provide wheel washing facilities at the site exit near P81. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 April 2018. |
|
|
17/04/2018 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at P95. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 April 2018. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
3/04/2018 |
NRMM Label should be provided for roller at
P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 April 2018. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
3/04/2018 |
To clear the accumulated rubbish at P84 and P109. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 April 2018. |
|
17/04/2018 |
To clear the accumulated waste material near the trees at P86 |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 April 2018. |
|
|
24/04/2018 |
Oil stains at P56 should be properly cleared as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 May 2018. |
|
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Permits/Licences |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Other |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Cultural
Heritage (Sha Lo Wan
(West) Archaeological Site) |
27/3/2018 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Remark: N/A(1) - No major environmental
deficiency was identified during the site inspection in the reporting month.
7.10 According to the Contractor, 1219
m3 inert C&D materials were generated during the reporting month.
7.11 The Contractor was advised to
minimize the wastes generated through the recycling or reusing. All mitigation
measures stipulated in approved waste management plan shall be fully
implemented.
7.12 The amount of wastes generated by
the activities of the Contract during the reporting month is shown in Appendix O.